Former first baseman Dick Allen, an all-time Philadelphia Phillies great, died on Monday afternoon in his Wampum, Pennsylvania home, his official account announced. He was 78 years old.
Allen emerged as star in his first full season with the Phillies in 1964, winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award after posting an OPS of .939 with 29 home runs and leading the majors with 13 triples and 125 runs scored. He remained with the team until 1969, making four All-Star teams before being traded to the St.